Latest in Tag: freedom of expression Highlight
Latest in Tag: freedom of expression
Fatwa Law: regulation or restricting freedom of expression?
‘Bill aims to regulate public fatwas, fight extremist, radical ideologies,’ says Hamroush
Faiek questions basis for recent decision to block websites
56 websites have reportedly been blocked by the state since late May
Court accepts Ahmed Nagi’s appeal, sentences a retrial
The court cancelled the two-year imprisonment sentence, which Nagi had earlier received
Freedom of expression: a fundamental human right continues to deteriorate
Freedoms of opinion, press, protest, and creative works oppressed
Court upholds 1-year jail term for man who burned Islamic teachings
Calling for an Islamic revolution in March, the man stood in front of Al-Azhar and burnt Sahih Al-Bukhary’s book
Prosecution against activists continues over Red Sea islands protests
Zizo Abdo’s release delayed by prosecution appeal; Hamdy Qeshta’s detention renewed
Court rejects judicial guardianship over Press Syndicate
Head of syndicate asserts new law to maintain guarantees for journalists
Renewed detention for political activists protesting ‘Red Sea islands’ deal
Imprisonment of youth continues against backdrop of Red Sea islands case
Ill treatment of Malek Adly ordered by top state authorities: lawyers
Campaign supporting prisoners of conscience exposes Adly’s case as symbol of crackdown
Front to Defend Freedoms launches campaign for Red Sea island detainees
The one-week campaign aims to demand rights for young activists who were detained for demonstrating against the transfer of Tiran and Sanafir islands to Saudi Arabia
10 protesters sentenced to prison over ‘Red Sea islands’ demonstrations
In other similar cases, protesters were acquitted from charges
Proposed amendments to Protest Law look to defend freedoms, release prisoners
Without political will, these amendments to the Protest Law will not be reinforced: NGOs
Appeal session for jailed novelist Ahmed Nagy scheduled for 16 July
Nagy was sentenced to two years in prison in February on charges of publishing and writing “obscene sexual content”
Detention extended for Malek Adly, others while lawyer claims decision was ‘pre-determined’
Defendants prosecuted for anti-government opinions on maritime borders’ demarcation
Experience shows that citizens don’t get their rights until group pressure occurs: NCHR
Hope follows government’s intention to amend contested Protest Law
Fatima Naoot safe from prison: defence lawyer
Egyptian writer skipped court session for international conference in Canada; previously sentenced to 3 years for ‘religious contempt’
Citizen detained for burning Islamic teachings in front of Al-Azhar
Charges of ‘contempt of religion’ continue despite widespread calls for law to be appealed
Plea to suspend imprisonment verdict against novelist Ahmed Nagy
Defence lawyers of jailed journalist and novelist Ahmed Nagy filed a plea Tuesday to suspend the sentence of imprisonment until an appeal against the verdict is reviewed by the court. The plea stated that the verdict is marred by faulty application of the law. Bulaq Criminal Court sentenced Nagy Saturday to two years in prison …
2015 was worst year in terms of human rights and freedoms: ANHRI
We demand the release of all protest law defendants, says NCHR chief
Ahmed Nagy: the widening chasm between constituted authority and ad hoc governance
The constitution allows for freedom of expression, but in practice, the state is denying them: Mossaad
‘Condoms’ video maker supported by human rights’ defenders after colleague backs out
Reporter and actor slammed by local media in defence of police force
Fatima Naoot sentenced to 3 years for ‘insulting Islam’
The writer was charged with contempt of religion
Alaa Al-Aswany’s monthly seminar banned by security forces
“The published work of Al-Aswany has been widely celebrated, so it is a shame that the Egyptian government is trying to prevent him from writing and organising discussions,” says Gamal Eid
Irrigation minister drops charges against renowned professor
El-Moghazy had levelled libel and defamation charges against Nour El-Din on 8 November; AFTE researcher describes allegations as lacking “legal ground”
Cancellation of Essam Heggy’s lecture violation of academic freedoms: ANHRI
Alexandria University cancelled the NASA scientist’s lecture for “security purposes”
Deteriorating human rights situation in Arab region, governments hostile to reform: CIHRS
Increased extrajudicial killing, curtailment of human rights activities, use of the judiciary as tool to eliminate political opposition among major violations
Unlike Al-Sisi, Obama doesn’t blame all his country’s problems on terrorism
In America, there are no laws to force media to follow government party-line narrative or version of the story, unlike Egypt. This is not perfect but, at least theoretically, readers and viewers will decide for themselves which version to believe. The first amendment prohibits any laws that infringe on freedom of expression. Following the …
Al-Sisi’s UN claims refuted with 60 journalists behind bars: ANHRI
Civil society bodies move to criticise the President’s international message
‘Unprecendented’ freedoms in Egypt: Al-Sisi
Amnesty International tells UN not to be “fooled” by Egyptian President’s empty promises
Student detained over anti-torture shirt awaits detention renewal session
After over 550 days in detention, petition launched to pressure authorities to release detainee, says brother